Joy Rogers Named To The Governor's Prevention Partnership Board

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Jill Spineti, president and CEO of The Governor's Prevention Partnership, has announced the appointment of Joy Rogers, vice president, Business Banking, First Niagara Financial Group, to the board of The Governor's Prevention Partnership, a nonprofit, public-private organization dedicated to keeping Connecticut youth safe, successful and drug-free today, for a more productive workforce tomorrow.

The Governor's Prevention Partnership is a public-private partnership created in 1989. It is a unique alliance between state government and business leaders with a mission to keep Connecticut's youth safe, successful and drug-free today for a stronger workforce tomorrow. Co-chaired by Gov. Dannel Malloy, The Partnership provides leadership and services to help schools, communities, youth organizations, and businesses create and sustain quality programs in mentoring, prevention of underage drinking and drug abuse, bullying and by responding to emerging threats and raising awareness through the media.

"We are thrilled to have Joy join our board of directors," said Spineti. "Joy brings great skills and determination and The Partnership will benefit from her leadership in mobilizing new partnerships for a strong approach to prevention."

"I am honored to be joining The Governor's Prevention Partnership Board, an organization which continues to address the issues impacting Connecticut's youth to enable them to become successful and contributing members of the community," said Rogers.

Rogers has been with First Niagara Bank since 2004 developing new and managing existing commercial lending and deposit relationships throughout the Greater New Haven Region for mid-sized businesses. Prior to joining the First Niagara team, Rogers was with Bank of America and its predecessor banks for over 20 years.

Rogers earned her BA in Financial Accounting and MBA in Finance from the University of New Haven and has successfully completed formal credit training and several advanced credit courses.

Rogers has served on the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross - Connecticut Chapter, and following her completion of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce's Leadership program, became actively involved with the Chamber as a member of both the Healthcare Council and the Non-profit Resource Council, where she also serves as a member of the steering committee. Rogers recently became a member of the Connecticut Medical Group Management Association.

With a focus on Connecticut's youth, The Governor's Prevention Partnership is a statewide public-private alliance, building a strong healthy future workforce through leadership in mentoring and prevention of violence, underage drinking, alcohol and drug abuse.